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Duo 201

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Duo 201 is a muted cocoa-brown woven fabric with a close, tactile surface. Fine lighter and darker threads create gentle tonal depth across the cloth.

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About this fabric

The dense, tiny-scale weave gives Duo 201 a softly nubby appearance rather than a flat, uniform finish. Its brown ground leans cool and smoky, with taupe and mauve-grey flecks visible between the interlaced threads. Light catches the uneven surface in small points, adding depth without introducing a distinct pattern. No performance features are noted for this fabric, so suitability should be confirmed against the requirements of the intended upholstery project.

How to use it

Use this cool cocoa-brown on a tailored armchair, dining seat or compact sofa where its quiet texture can add depth without dominating the room. Pair it with warm timber, aged bronze and pale stone tones to bring out the weave’s taupe-grey cast.

The dense, subtly flecked weave gives this muted brown a quietly tailored upholstery presence.

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